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VACCINATIONS 5/14/21
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Nation-wide, vaccination numbers are rising, and - correspondingly - case numbers are falling. CDC guidelines are changing, as careful research continues. Maine is the leading state in its percentage of population already vaccinated! Hooray! If you’re not there yet, see below. Click here for valuable information on other aspects of the virus. Below is the latest vaccination information we could find; we’ll keep it updated, so keep watching.
Eligibility
All residents over 12 y.o. are now eligible for vaccinations, and there are several good options for where you can go for your shot - some without a prior appointment:
Making an appointment
The Maine CDC has launched a dedicated hot line to call for help.. The number for the Community Vaccine Line is 1-888-445-4111. It is for anyone who is having trouble signing up for an appointment to get a coronavirus vaccine.
Need Transportation?
Maine DHHS Offers Free Transportation to Residents Who Need Rides to COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
This service is for Maine residents who do not have access to reliable transportation to get to their vaccination appointment.
MaineCare members call: 1-855-608-5180
All other Maine residents call: 1-855-608-5172
Individuals must have a vaccination appointment before requesting a ride. Rides will be provided to and from the appointment. These may be shared rides so DHHS can provide transportation to as many people as possible, and face masks will be required.
DHHS can provide transportation for appointments that are scheduled Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. At least 48 hours before the vaccine appointment, individuals should call the numbers above and should have the following information ready:
After your shot:
AND THEN THERE'S THE ISSUE OF MENTAL HEALTH
No matter how you look at it, this has been a tough year for all of us. You may call AFCI (207-824-4444) and ask to have someone call you just to chat. If you would benefit from professional help, you may call:
Eligibility
All residents over 12 y.o. are now eligible for vaccinations, and there are several good options for where you can go for your shot - some without a prior appointment:
Making an appointment
The Maine CDC has launched a dedicated hot line to call for help.. The number for the Community Vaccine Line is 1-888-445-4111. It is for anyone who is having trouble signing up for an appointment to get a coronavirus vaccine.
- The Auburn Mall offers drive-in vaccinations. (Just announced that they have available slots and vaccine for Saturday, April 24. To register, cmmc.org.)
- FEMA has had a mobile clinic walk-up in the Windham Hannafords; watch news for when it will be there next.
- If you’re a patient of the BFHC, you may call 824-2193 to make an appointment.
- Bethel Walgreens offers vaccinations 9:00-5:00 all weekdays; to make an appointment: Walgreens.com or 800-925-4733.
- You may make an appointment at the Rumford Community Hospital by calling 520-2917.
Need Transportation?
Maine DHHS Offers Free Transportation to Residents Who Need Rides to COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
This service is for Maine residents who do not have access to reliable transportation to get to their vaccination appointment.
MaineCare members call: 1-855-608-5180
All other Maine residents call: 1-855-608-5172
Individuals must have a vaccination appointment before requesting a ride. Rides will be provided to and from the appointment. These may be shared rides so DHHS can provide transportation to as many people as possible, and face masks will be required.
DHHS can provide transportation for appointments that are scheduled Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. At least 48 hours before the vaccine appointment, individuals should call the numbers above and should have the following information ready:
- Date and time of appointment
- Name, address, and phone number of the facility where they are receiving the vaccination
After your shot:
- The online sites above describe after-care.
- Walgreens has published "New CDC Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated People," answering questions like "When are people considered fully vaccinated? (2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine or 2 weeks after the second dose in a 1-dose series.) Is it safe to gather indoors? (Fully vaccinated people can spend time together and with unvaccinated people from one other household if they're at low risk of severe COVID-19 illness.) Do I still need to wear a mask? (Fully vaccinated people should continue washing hands, social distancing and wearing a mask in public to prevent possible spread of COVID-19.) How can I keep my family safe until we get the vaccine?
- At your first visit, you will receive a small white card with your vaccination information on it – this is an important document! You will need it for your second appointment (if there is one). Keep it after that, too, as it may be important later. The U.S. does not have vaccination passports yet, but this certificate of vaccination may be important for some things. Do not laminate the card, as there may be additions to it later on.
AND THEN THERE'S THE ISSUE OF MENTAL HEALTH
No matter how you look at it, this has been a tough year for all of us. You may call AFCI (207-824-4444) and ask to have someone call you just to chat. If you would benefit from professional help, you may call:
- 211
- Strengthen Maine - 207-221-8198
- 24/7 Statewide Crisis Line 888-568-1112
